CK202569 - Applied Psychologist for Rheumatology

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

The Acute Clinical Health Psychology Service is seeking a Band 8a Practitioner Psychologist to contribute to specialised psychology services in secondary care physical health services within rheumatology services, providing cover for maternity leave. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivery and audit of the psychology services to include routine assessment, individual and group interventions, supervision, consultation and training. With the support of the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, they will also contribute to service development, quality improvement and research. This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career as part of a friendly and supportive psychology team. This 12 month fixed term post will provide maternity leave cover. It is part of the wider Acute Psychology Service which includes psychologists working in physical health specialities across the lifespan. Our senior management have recognised the substantial role that our profession can play in helping deliver strategic objectives leading to significant investment in psychology. Experience of working in a clinical health setting is desirable. Evidence of involvement in provision of training and support for multidisciplinary colleagues and of service development, published research and service audit would also be desirable. NHS Grampian is fully committed to providing a supportive environment where staff can flourish, and we offer many development and training opportunities. Tailored and supportive line management alongside one to one supervision and peer group support are in place to support professional reflection and growth. NHS Grampian has close links with the University of Edinburgh DClin and the University of Stirling/Dundee MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care courses, as well as research links with Aberdeen and Robert Gordon Universities.